THEMES AND THEMATIC PROGRESSION

OF THE READING TEXTS

IN ENGLISH LEARNING MATERIALS

FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE X

WRITTEN BY MGMP TEAM OF KUDUS REGENCY

By

TRIYANI

NIM 200932010

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY

MURIA KUDUS UNIVERSITY

2013

THEMES AND THEMATIC PROGRESSION

OF THE READING TEXTS

IN ENGLISH LEARNING MATERIALS

FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE X

WRITTEN BY MGMP TEAM OF KUDUS REGENCY

By

TRIYANI

NIM 200932010

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY

MURIA KUDUS UNIVERSITY

2013

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THEMES AND THEMATIC PROGRESSION

OF THE READING TEXTS

IN ENGLISH LEARNING MATERIALS

FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADE X

WRITTEN BY MGMP TEAM OF KUDUS REGENCY

SKRIPSI

Presented to the University of Muria Kudus

in partial of the Requirements for completing the Sarjana Program

in the Department of English Education

By

TRIYANI

NIM. 200932010

ENGLISH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION FACULTY

MURIA KUDUS UNIVERSITY

2013

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ADVISOR’S APPROVAL

This is to certify that the skripsi of Triyani (NIM. 200932010) has been approved by

the skripsi advisors for the further approval by the Examining Committee.

Kudus, July 2013

Advisor I

Advisor II

Rismiyanto, SS, M. Pd NIS. 0610701000001146

Acknowledged by

The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education

Dean,

Dr. Drs. Slamet Utomo, M.Pd

NIP. 19621219 198703 1 001

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EXAMINERS’ APPROVAL

This is to certify that the Skripsi of Triyani (NIM. 200932010) has been approved by

the Examining Committee as a requirement for the Sarjana Degree of English

Education.

Kudus,

Skripsi Examining Committee:

Atik Rokhayani, S. Pd, M. Pd , Chairperson NIS. 0610701000001207

Rismiyanto, S. S, M. Pd , Member

NIS. 0610701000001146

Drs. Suprihadi, M. Pd. , Member

NIP. 19570616198403 1 015

Mutohhar, S. Pd, M. Pd. , Member

NIS. 0610701000001204

Acknowledged by

The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education

Dean,

Dr. Drs. Slamet Utomo, M.Pd

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MOTTO AND DEDICATION

Motto:

Real success is determined by two factors, first is faith, and second is action.

The true happiness comes when we are able to make others happy.

Dedication:

This skripsi is dedacted to:

Allah SWT the Almighty and my Prophet

Muhammad, peace be upon on him

Her beloved parents (Mr. Misban and Mrs.

Sukiyem) who always give their love, attention and

support

Her beloved sister and brothers (mba Prapti, Alm.

Pendi Santoso, Kak Marso)

Her entire family, for all prayers which have been

said and all spirit given

Someone who always supports her

Her close friends (Putri, Santi, Nita, Risma, Alaya,

Sri, Arum, Tia, Ika, Wahyu, Fifin, Budi, Difla,

Taufiq)

Her new family in boarding house (Mba Enje, Desy,

Fitri, Vita, Nia, Anis, Destia, Andin, Putri, Heni and

Susi ) for all our togetherness and favors

All people who appreciate knowledge

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In the name of Allah, the most gracious and the most merciful, in this

occasion, the writer would like to express her gratitude to the God, Allah S.W.T.,

who has given her mercies and blessing so that she can accomplish this skripsi

entitled “The Thematic Progression of Reading Texts in “English Learning

Materials” for Senior High School Grade X Written by Mgmp Team of Kudus

Regency.

There are many people who give their own contribution during her struggle to

complete this skripsi. So that in this special occasion, she also would like to convey

her special gratitude to them. They are:

1. Dr. Slamet Utomo, M.Pd, the Dean of Teacher Training and Education

Faculty of Muria Kudus University

2. Diah Kurniati, S.Pd, M. Pd, the Head of English Education Department

3. Atik Rokhayani, S.Pd. M. Pd, her first advisor who gives her best effort

she could never imagines before

4. Rismiyanto, S.S. M.Pd, as her second advisor who already gives her wise

suggestions in completing this skripsi

5. All of the lecturers who taught her during studying at the faculty.

6. Her beloved parents, brothers and sisters, and the entire families who give

her everything and give endless supports

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7. Her best friends in “uyuk-uyuk” (Putri, Santi, Arum, Nita, Risma, Alaya,

Sri, Tya, Ika, Wahyu, Taufik, Budi, Vivin, Difla), for all sweetest things

that we have spent together

8. Her new family in boarding house (Mba Enje, Desi, Fitri, Vita, Nia, Anis,

Destia, Andin, Putri, Heni and Susi ) for all our togetherness and favors

9. All her friend in Teacher Training and education faculty UMK

10. Those who already help her to finish her skripsi

There are many mistakes make elsewhere. Therefore, the writer apologies for

any mistakes and happily receive any constructive criticism and suggestion, but the

writer hopes that it will be useful for those especially who are in the field of

education.

Kudus,

Triyani

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ABSTRACT

Triyani. 2012. Themes and Thematic Progression of the Reading Texts in English

Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X Written By Mgmp Team

Of Kudus Regency. Skripsi. English Education Department. Teacher Training

and Education Faculty. Muria Kudus University. Advisor Lecturer: (I) Atik

Rokhyani, S. Pd. M.Pd. (II) Rismiyanto, S.S. M.Pd.

Key Words: Theme-Rheme, Thematic Progression, Reading Texts

English Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X written by

MGMP Team of Kudus Regency is one of English handbook which is used as a

main learning source for students. It provides so many materials including reading

texts. There are five text types in this book. And as a handbook, the texts in this

book must be correct and coherence. And it can be done by analyzing textual

meaning. To analyze and discuss textual meaning, we need a tool that we call theme

and rheme. The exchange information between successive theme and rheme pairings

in a text is called as thematic progression. Thematic progression contributes to the

cohesive development of a whole text.

The objective of this research is to find out the types of theme and thematic

progression of reading texts in English Learning Materials for Senior High School

Grade X written by MGMP team of Kudus Regency.

The design of this research is a descriptive qualitative since it examines the

types of theme and thematic progression of reading texts in English Learning

Materials for Senior High School Grade X written by MGMP team of Kudus

Regency.

The result of this study shows that the reading texts in English Learning

Materials for Senior High School Grade X written by MGMP Team of Kudus

Regency consist of 270 topical theme, 101 textual theme and 7 interpersonal theme.

At last, it can be seen that the highest number types of theme is topical theme. The

writer also found that the texts use various types of thematic progression which

comprise 158 constant/reiteration theme, 62 zigzag theme and 14 multiple theme.

So, it can be seen that the highest number types of thematic progression is

constant/reiteration theme.

Therefore the writer suggest that the English teacher should understand about

thematic progression so that they can teach the students about how to create

coherent text. So they can be a professional English teacher and can teach their

students how to create a coherent text. The writer also recommends for English

students and further reseracher to add their knowledge about the theme-rheme and

thematic progression in order to create coherent in the whole text especially in

writing skill.

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ABSTRAK

Triyani. 2013. Themes and Thematic Progression pada Teks Bacaan di Meteri

Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris Sekolah Menengah Atas untuk Kelas X yang

ditulis oleh Tim MGMP kabupaten Kudus. Skripsi. Program Studi

Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan

Universitas Muria Kudus. Dosen Pembimbing: (I) Atik Rokhayani, S.Pd,

M.Pd. (II) Rismiyanto, S.S, M. Pd. Kata Kunci: Theme-Rheme, Thematic Progression, Teks Bacaan

Materi pembelajaran bahasa Inggris untuk sekolah menengah atas kelas X

yang ditulis oleh tim MGMP kabupaten Kudus merupakan salah satu buku pegangan

yang digunakan sebagai sumber belajar utama oleh siswa. Buku ini menyediakan

banyak materi termasuk teks bacaan. Ada lima tipe teks dalam buku ini. Sebagai

buku pegangan, teks yang ada dalam buku ini harus benar dan koheren. Dan ini

dapat ditempuh dengan menganalisa makna tekstual. Untuk menganalisa makna

tekstual, kita membutuhkana alat yang kita sebut theme dan rheme. Penukaran

informasi antara theme dan rheme berturut-turut didalam teks disebut thematic

progression. Thematic progression berkontribusi dalam pengembangan teks, dan

kemudian menghasilkan teks yang koheren secara utuh.

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menemukan jenis theme dan jenis

thematic progression yang pada teks bacaan dalam buku Materi Pembelajaran

bahasa inggris untuk sekolah menengah atas kelas X yang ditulis oleh tim MGMP

kabupaten Kudus.

Penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Data yang diperoleh yaitu dengan

menganalisa tipe theme dan thematic progression pada teks bacaan dalam buku

Materi Pembelajaran bahasa inggris untuk sekolah menengah atas kelas X yang

ditulis oleh tim MGMP kabupaten Kudus.

Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa teks bacaan dalam buku Materi

Pembelajaran bahasa inggris untuk sekolah menengah atas kelas X yang ditulis oleh

tim MGMP Kabupaten Kudus terdiri dari 270 topical theme, 101 textual theme, dan

7 interpersonal theme. Pada akhirnya dapat dilihat bahwa urutan tertinggi dari tipe

theme adalah topical theme. Penulis juga menemukan bahwa teks tersebut

menggunakan macam-macam tipe thematic progression yang terdiri dari 158

constant/reiteration theme, 62 zigzzag theme, 14 multiple theme. Jadi dapat dilihat

bahwa urutan tertinggi dari tipe thematic progression adalah reiteration/constant

theme.

Oleh karena itu, penulis menyarankan kepada guru bahasa Inggris agar

memahami thematic progression sehingga mereka bisa mengajar para siswa tentang

bagaimana menciptakan teks yang koheren. Penulis juga menyarankan kepada siswa

jurusan bahasa Inggris dan peneliti selanjutnya, untuk menambah pengetahuan

tentang theme dan rheme dan thematic progression sehingga mereka mampu

membuat teks yang seluruhnya koheren khususnya didalam kemampuan menulis.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

COVER ........................................................................................................ i

LOGO ........................................................................................................... ii

PAGE OF TITLE ........................................................................................ iii

PAGE OF APPROVAL .............................................................................. iv

BOARD OF EXAMINERS ........................................................................ v

MOTTO AND DEDICATION ................................................................... vi

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .......................................................................... vii

ABSTRACT ................................................................................................. ix

ABSTRAK ................................................................................................... x

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................... xi

LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................... xiv

LIST OF FIGURES ..................................................................................... xvii

LIST OF APPENDICES ............................................................................ xviii

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Research .............................................................. 1

1.2 Statement of the Problems ................................................................. 4

1.3 Objectives of the Research ................................................................ 4

1.4 Significance of the Research.............................................................. 5

1.5 Scope of the Research ........................................................................ 5

1.6 Operational Definition ....................................................................... 6

CHAPTER II REVIEW TO RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Textual Meaning ............................................................................... 7

2.1.1 Theme and Rheme ............................................................................ 8

2.1.2 Types of Theme ................................................................................ 10

2.1.2.1 Ideational/Topical Theme .................................................................. 10

2.1.2.2 Textual theme .................................................................................... 12

2.1.2.3 Interpersonal Theme .......................................................................... 13

2.1.2.4 Multiple Theme.................................................................................. 14

2.1.2.5 Theme and Mood ............................................................................... 14

2.2 Thematic Progression ........................................................................ 16

2.2.1 The Definition of Thematic Progression ........................................... 17

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2.2.2 The Types of Thematic Progressiion ................................................. 17

2.2.2.1 Re-iteration or Constant Theme ......................................................... 17

2.2.2.2 Zigzag Theme .................................................................................... 18

2.2.2.3 Multiple Theme.................................................................................. 19

2.3 Reading Text ...................................................................................... 20

2.4 English Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X Written

by MGMP Team of Kudus Regency ................................................ 21

2.5 Review of Previous Research ............................................................ 21

2.6 Theoritical Framework ...................................................................... 22

CHAPTER III METHOD OF THE RESEARCH

3.1 Design of the Research ........................................................................ 23

3.2 Data and Data Source .......................................................................... 24

3.3 Data Collecting .................................................................................... 25

3.4 Data Analysis ...................................................................................... 25

CHAPTER IV FINDING OF THE RESEACH

4.1 The Types of Theme of Reading Texts in English Learning Materials

for Senior High School Grade X Written by MGMP Team of Kudus

Regency ............................................................................................... 29

4.2 The Types of Thematic Progression of Reading Texts in English

Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X Written by

MGMP Team of Kudus Regency ........................................................ 49

CHAPTER V DISCUSSION

5.1 The Types of Theme of Reading Texts in English Learning Materials

for Senior High School Grade X Written by MGMP Team of Kudus

Regency ................................................................................................ 74

5.2 The Types of Thematic Progression of Reading Texts in English

Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X Written by

MGMP Team of Kudus Regency ......................................................... 87

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CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION

6.1 Conclusion ............................................................................................. 103

6.2 Suggestion .............................................................................................. 104

BIBLIOGRAPHY ......................................................................................... 105

APPENDICES ............................................................................................... 107

STATEMENT ............................................................................................... 122

CURRICULUM VITAE ............................................................................... 123

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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

3.4.1 The Example of Analysis the Types of Theme .................................... 26

3.4.2 The Example of Analysis the Types of Thematic Progression ............ 27

4.1.1 The Types of Theme in the first Procedure Text Entitled “How to

Play Music CDs on the Computer” ...................................................... 30

4.1.2 The Types of Theme in the Second Procedure Text Entitled “The

Hole game” ........................................................................................... 31

4.1.3 The Types of Theme in the Third Procedure Text Entitled “How to

Plan Bean Seeds” .................................................................................. 32

4.1.4 The Types of Theme in the First Recount Text Entitled “Our Trip to

Bali” ...................................................................................................... 32

4.1.5 The Types of Theme in the Second Recount Text Entitled “Vacation

in Bali” ................................................................................................. 34

4.1.6 The Types of Theme in the Third Recount Text Entitled “Unlucky

Day” ...................................................................................................... 35

4.1.7 The Types of Theme in the First Narrative Text Entitled “The

Thirsty Cow” ........................................................................................ 37

4.1.8 The Types of Theme in the Second Narrative Text Entitled “Lady in

the Wood” ............................................................................................. 38

4.1.9 The Types of Theme in the Third Narrative Text Entitled “Kyai

Jegod” ................................................................................................... 39

4.1.10 The Types of Theme in the First Descriptive Text Entitled “The

Rising Stars” ....................................................................................... 40

4.1.11 The Types of Theme in the Second Descriptive Text Entitled “The

Cute Mike” ......................................................................................... 43

4.1.12 The Types of Theme in the Third Descriptive Text Entitled “The

Great Temple of Borobudur” ............................................................. 43

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Table Page

4.1.13 The Types of Theme in the First News Item Text Entitled “The

Jakarta Post” ....................................................................................... 45

4.1.14 The Types of Theme in the Second News Item Text Entitled “Man

Jailed for Striking RI maid” ............................................................... 46

4.1.15 The Types of Theme in the Third News Item Text Entitled “S’Pore

to Double Arts, Media by 2012” ........................................................ 47

4.1.16 The Calculation of Types of Theme of Reading Rexts in English

Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X Written by

MGMP Team of Kudus Regency ....................................................... 48

4.2.1 The Types of Thematic Progression in the first Procedure Text

Entitled “How to Play Music CDs on the Computer” ........................ 50

4.2.2 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Second Procedure Text

Entitled “The Hole game” .................................................................. 51

4.2.3 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Third Procedure Text

Entitled “How to Plan Bean Seeds” ................................................... 52

4.2.4 The Types of Thematic Progression in the First Recount Text

Entitled “Our Trip to Bali” ................................................................. 53

4.2.5 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Second Recount Text

Entitled “Vacation in Bali” ................................................................ 54

4.2.6 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Third Recount Text

Entitled “Unlucky Day” ..................................................................... 56

4.2.7 The Types of Thematic Progression in the First Narrative Text

Entitled “The Thirsty Cow” ............................................................... 58

4.2.8 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Second Narrative Text

Entitled “Lady in the Wood” .............................................................. 60

4.2.9 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Third Narrative Text

Entitled “Kyai Jegod”......................................................................... 61

4.2.10 The Types of Thematic Progression in the First Descriptive Text

Entitled “The Rising Stars” ................................................................ 63

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Table Page

4.2.11 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Second Descriptive Text

Entitled “The Cute Mike” .................................................................. 66

4.2.12 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Third Descriptive Text

Entitled “The Great Temple of Borobudur” ....................................... 67

4.2.13 The Types of Thematic Progression in the First News Item Text

Entitled “The Jakarta Post” ................................................................ 68

4.2.14 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Second News Item Text

Entitled “Man Jailed for Striking RI maid” ....................................... 69

4.2.15 The Types of Thematic Progression in the Third News Item Text

Entitled “S’Pore to Double Arts, Media by 2012” ............................. 71

4.2.16 The Number Types of Thematic Progression of Reading Texts in

English Learning Materials for Senior High School Grade X

written by MGMP Team of Kudus Regency ..................................... 72

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

2.2.2. 1 Re-iteration or Constant Theme ........................................................ 17

2.2.2.2 Zigzag Theme .................................................................................... 18

2.2.2.3 Multiple Theme .................................................................................. 19

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix Page

1. First Procedure Text Entitled “How to Play Music CDs on the

Computer” ............................................................................................... 107

2. Second Procedure Text Entitled “The Hole game” ................................ 108

3. Third Procedure Text Entitled “How to Plan Bean Seeds” .................... 109

4. First Recount Text Entitled “Our Trip to Bali” ...................................... 110

5. Second Recount Text Entitled “Vacation in Bali” ................................. 111

6. Third Recount Text Entitled “Unlucky Day” ......................................... 112

7. First Narrative Text Entitled “The Thirsty Cow” ................................... 113

8. Second Narrative Text Entitled “Lady in the Wood” ............................. 114

9. Third Narrative Text Entitled “Kyai Jegod” ........................................... 115

10. First Descriptive Text Entitled “The Rising Stars” ................................ 116

11. Second Descriptive Text Entitled “The Cute Mike”............................... 117

12. Third Descriptive Text Entitled “The Great Temple of Borobudur” ...... 118

13. First News Item Text Entitled “The Jakarta Post” .................................. 119

14. Second News Item Text Entitled “Man Jailed for Striking RI maid” .... 120

15. Third News Item Text Entitled “S’Pore to Double Arts, Media by

2012” ....................................................................................................... 121